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Motherwell 2 Partick Thistle 2: McFadden quick on draw

FOUR goals, nine players booked and two sent off. The numbers from this game are far more eye-catching than the occasion itself. There were too many hopeful long punts from one defence to the other, and the only flashes of colour came from John Rowbotham’s top pocket and James McFadden’s vibrant performance.

The Motherwell striker played his first full 90 minutes of the season and despite being off the pace at times, he provided Motherwell with shining intent. His two goals were expertly taken and although Terry Butcher, his manager, insisted the player would not be fit enough to start for Scotland against the Faroe Islands next Saturday, it must be tempting for Berti Vogts to use him at some point.

“I’ve got a long way to go to full fitness,” McFadden admitted. “But I just want to get on the pitch and play. I’ll be happy to play for